AN ANTIDOTE TO HOLIDAY MADNESS

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1 SEW WHAT S NEW Page 1 December 2017 December 2017 AN ANTIDOTE TO HOLIDAY MADNESS December is a crazy month, isn t it? There is the frenzied work to finish cute handmade gifts for friends and family and the realization that the ambitious quilt project started in July will not get finished after all. Then there is the usual cooking, cleaning, and decorating and the excitement of family coming home. Or the dread of holiday travel across the country to gather with family. The perfect antidote, of course, to all that stress is to come to our annual Guild Potluck on December 9th at 10 AM. There will be handmade items to bid on and buy for those gift projects you never finished, and there will be lots of good food to eat as you relax with your friends. And there will be live entertainment once again! Evon Carpenter and I often get together just to play for fun, so playing some holiday tunes for you at the guild potluck is a real treat for us. I look forward to seeing all of you there, as we celebrate the end of another great year. Jennifer Williams President fiddlinjenn@gmail.com

2 SEW WHAT S NEW Page 2 December 2017 Happy Happy Holidays! Philanthropy Thank you, thank you to all who contributed quilts, bibs, and caps at our November meeting. We sent 8 baby quilts to Gently Hugged 4 quilts and 30 green & red premie caps to the babies in the Special Care Nursery at Kaiser Hospital 11 charming flannel bibs to Gently Hugged. We also mailed 6 quilts and 4 pillowcases to the Santa Rosa Quilt Guild for the burned out families of the fires in Northern California in October. Bring your address labels to our December meeting for our Christmas Opportunity Auction. We have lots of wonderful items to place your tickets in. Merry Christmas to all, Annie Mitchell (858) December 9, 2017 Village Quilters Program Schedule (NOTE: Some Programs are Subject to Change) December 2017 through March 2018 DATE SPEAKER/EVENT PROGRAM/LECTURE Holiday Potluck January 13, 2018 Beck McDaniel My Quilt Journey January 14, 2018 February 10, 2018 Becky McDaniel Special Projects / Philanthropy Foundation Paper Appliqued Orange Peel Pillow Location TDB 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM March 10, 2018 Mel Beach Challenge Yourself March 11, 2018 Mel Beach Melbeachquilts.com Workshop 10 AM 4 PM Interleaves or Walking Foot WOW

3 SEW WHAT S NEW Page 3 December 2017 LIBRARY I will bring a small selection of library books to the December meeting, and will accept returns. If there is anything specific you might want to check out, please let me know and I will see if we have it. Peggy Castor WANT TO BRING A GUEST TO A MEETING? All members are encouraged to invite guests to our guild meetings. Each member can invite one guest during the year without paying the guest fee! So think of someone you know who might enjoy our guild, and invite him or her to join us!

4 SEW WHAT S NEW Page 4 December 2017 WAYS & MEANS The holidays are here and November has been a busy month getting ready for the Crafts Fair. The fair went well even though it was fairly slow and lasted only five hours. Many thanks to Brigid who helped set up and helped all day. Kathy A. helped set up, and Emma helped us all day, even modeling one of the knit berets we were selling. We did sell $607 worth of merchandise. I am planning to have a mini crafts fair for my neighbors on December 2nd from 10 AM to 12 PM. I m hoping to sell more items. I will be bringing a lot of items to the December potluck for our auction event and will also have several items to sell as well, including some beautiful children s quilts and a couple of kimonos. We still have many beautiful items made by all of you so be sure to bring your $$ for your chance to get some beautiful things, for yourselves and for your gifts. I appreciate so much all the support from all the talented ladies in our guild. All your help has enabled us to be more successful. Penny Bamford Ways and Means Hospitality Ho Ho Ho. It is nearly time for our holiday potluck. What better way to celebrate the holiday than to come to our potluck and socialize with friends. We suggest that your contribution serves 8-10 people. Please include a serving utensil. Last name beginning with: A-E Appetizer F-K Dessert L-R Salad S-Z Main Dish Thank you, Nancy Laursen and Maggie Forys Hospitality Co-Chairs

5 SEW WHAT S NEW Page 5 December 2017 PROGRAMS JANUARY 13 TH - Becky McDaniel is our guest speaker and will share her passion for quilting along with her many beautiful quilts. Her Applique Journey will highlight several different types of applique along with samples so we can have a hands on while she gives her talk. JANUARY 14TH - Workshop with Becky McDaniel Orange Peel Pillow $40.00 This scrappy Orange Peel Pillow will use a foundation paper on the inside of your applique, that when soaked will change to a puffed fiber. Your finished project will look like you did the applique by hand. Prewash bright fabrics for the flower but neutral background fabrics should NOT be washed. Becky will have kits available for sale for $25 as well as the foundation paper to make this class easy to prepare for and easy to complete your project. Check out her APPLIQUED ORANGE PEEL PILLOW and her website WAITING LIST SIGN UP FOR THIS CLASS WILL BE AT THE DECMBER MEETING OR send an to Linda - lindapountney@gmail.com PLEASE DON T HESITATE TO GET ON THE WAITING LIST. There is no obligation. As with all classes, peoples plans change. Last month there were two people looking for someone to take their place. It would have been nice to have a list of interested people. Programs: Linda Pountney

6 SEW WHAT S NEW Page 6 December 2017 Fabric Exchange December! It s the most wonderful time of the year. With the kids jingle belling And everyone telling You be of good cheer. It s the most wonderful time of the year! That s right ladies. :) It s also time for our potluck...mmmmmmmmm! For the fabric exchange this month blues, whites, silvers, snowflakes galore! See you all at the December meeting! Karen your fabric elf

7 SEW WHAT S NEW Page 7 December 2017 Treasurer s Report VILLAGE QUILTERS GUILD FINANCIAL REPORT 9/27/17-10/25/17 BEGINNING BALANCE $21, INCOME Bank Interest $0.02 BOM $38.00 Retreat $2, Village Store $76.50 Ways&Means-Dog Scarves $ Workshop-Jan. $ Membership $ INCOME TOTAL $3, EXPENSES Bank Charges $5.00 Hospiitality $18.66 Speaker $ Supplies $30.00 Ways&Means-Dog Scarves $47.97 EXPENSE TOTAL $ ENDING BALANCE $24, BLOCK OF THE MONTH I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. There is much to be thankful for. Village Quilters is one of the tings I am thankful for. What a wonderful group of giving, caring women ready to help in time of need. The blocks for November, which were donated by Mary Lewis, were won by Hope Campbell. Hope will be bringing the blocks for December so be sure to sign up and purchase a block. If you are still curious about how the block of the month works, just let me know and I will try to help. Lynnell Hallock

8 SEW WHAT S NEW Page 8 December 2017 Classifieds and Websites Please support our advertisers. Tell them you saw their ad in the VQ newsletter! Classifieds: Sell, give away or get items from your fellow guild members. All items must be related to quilting and will be published just one time. Perhaps you have a sewing machine or quilt books/patterns you would like to sell; or you re looking for a special ruler or book.

9 SEW WHAT S NEW Page 9 December 2017 Classifieds and Websites (Continued) It pays to advertise... to advertise... What s new with you? Sew What s New is read monthly by members of Village Quilters and other San Diego Quilt Guilds as well as guests, shop owners and their customers from all over. Don t let another issue go by without having your business featured herein. Advertising rates for 2017/2018 are: Monthly Yearly Business card $5.00 $ /4 page $10.00 $ /2 page $15.00 $ Full page $28.00 $ IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2017/2018 Please note that monthly guild meetings are generally the second Saturday of the month at 10 am (doors open at 9:30). Please post this notice on your refrigerator. Sept. 9, 2017 Feb. 10, 2018 Oct 14, 2017 Mar. 10, 2018 Nov. 11, 2017 Apr. 14, 2018 Dec. 9, 2017 May 12, 2018 Jan. 13, 2018 June 9, 2018 Check our website ( For the latest meeting information and/or changes to the meeting dates. Meeting are held at the Scripps Ranch Library, Scripps Lake Dr., San Diego, CA :00 AM to 12:00 Noon Village Quilters is an organization of people who like and appreciate quilting. Our membership is made up of new quilters, old quilters and people who just appreciate the fabric arts. If you are new to quilting and thought quilt guilds were only for experienced quilters, please think again. Our meetings offer an opportunity to learn from each other and to be challenged to try new things. Each meeting provides opportunities to hear from talented guests in the quilting industry and identifies ways you can support your community through the making and giving of quilts to the needy. Meetings are usually held on the second Saturday, September through June. Join the guild for $35, renew your membership for $30 or come as a guest for $5. Golden Girl Quilters (70 and over) pay $25 as new, $20 on renewal. We look forward to seeing you. Be sure to see Village Quilters of Scripps Ranch website: Submit articles for the December 2017 Newsletter to Kathy Greene KGreene001@att.net Articles are due: Thurs, Dec 28, 2017

10 SEW WHAT S NEW Page 10 December Board of Directors President Jennifer Williams Secretary Sandy Cunningham Treasurer Betsy Macomber Membership Peggy Kollars Newsletter/Publicity Kathy Greene Block of the Month Lynnell Hallock Ways & Means Penny Bamford Village Store Vacant Librarian Peggy Castor Hospitality Nancy Laursen Maggie Forys Historian Vacant Special Projects/ Philanthropy Annie Mitchell Fabric Exchange Karen Kluwin Programs Linda Pountney Retreat Diane Troncale Eleanor Myrus Website Manager Marilyn Kirschen Guild membership is more satisfying when you are an active participant Volunteer today!

11 SEW WHAT S NEW Page 11 December 2017 Bring to meeting or mail to: Village Quilters Attn: Membership P.O. Box San Diego, CA VILLAGE QUILTERS GUILD MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION/RENEWAL We request that all renewing members complete this section so that we can keep the roster current. The purpose of Village Quilters Guild is to promote the appreciation of quilts, encourage quilt making and collecting, further the growth of quilt education, support community charities, and provide a social structure whereby quilt lovers can share ideas and friendship. REGISTRATION INFORMATION Date:, 20 Name: Birthday (MM/DD): Address: City: State: Zip: address: (if no newsletter will be mailed) Home Phone: ( ) Other Phone: ( ) Membership runs from July through June (no official meetings in July and August; only sit and sews) New Member $ includes guild pin ($25.00 after February 1) Returning Member $30.00 New Golden Girl Quilter (70+ years) $25 Returning Golden Girl Quilter (70+ years) $20 For Guild records: Amount Paid: $ Check (No. ) Cash TOPICS AND SPEAKERS Please list the topics or speakers you would like to see presented at Guild meetings: OPPORTUNITIES Village Quilters is great because members participate and volunteer their time. Checkany committees that might be of interest to you. Ways and Means Library Historian Special Projects Hospitality Mailings Membership Block of the Month Programs Newsletter Fabric Exchange (Speakers/Workshops) Publicity Quilt Retreat Program Liaison

12 Village Quilters PO Box San Diego, CA ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED The objective of our organization is to promote the appreciation of quilts, to encourage quilt making and collecting, to further the growth of quilt education, to support community charities and to provide a social structure whereby quilt lovers can share ideas and friendship. The guild usually meets on the second Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. at the Scripps Miramar Ranch Library, Scripps Lake Drive, San Diego, CA. However, occasionally, at the request of the Library, our meetings are on the third Saturday. Please check our website for up-to-date meeting information: Annual membership is $35 for new members; $30 for returning members, $25 for new Golden Girl (70+ years) members; $20 for returning Golden Girl (70+ years) members. Guest donation is $5 per meeting. Guild pins are available for $5. Sew What s New is published monthly by Village Quilters for members and neighboring guilds. The deadline for submission of articles varies and is noted in the newsletter. Members are encouraged to submit articles on tips or techniques, commentaries on quilt shows or quilt shops visited, or reviews of new books. Submissions may be sent by U.S. mail to the editor, Kathy Greene, Ivy Hill Drive #3, San Diego, CA 92131, or by to KGreene001@att.net Please put VQ Newsletter (month) in the subject line of your . Village Quilters reserves the right to edit articles for space. The information presented herein is for the education and benefit of our members.